An Act relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to improve the financial stability of public health dental hygienists in Massachusetts by addressing inadequate reimbursements for their services. The bill aims to ensure that these hygienists receive fair compensation for the critical work they do in providing dental care to underserved populations. It proposes changes to reimbursement policies to support the sustainability of their profession and the services they offer to vulnerable communities.
Key provisions
- Increase reimbursements for public health dental hygienists.
- Address current reimbursement rates that do not adequately cover costs.
- Support the continued provision of dental care to underserved populations.
- Promote the sustainability of public health dental hygiene programs.
Who is affected
- Public health dental hygienists
- Patients in underserved communities
- Dental health programs
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill focuses specifically on improving reimbursement rates for public health dental hygienists.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts (H.1180, H.2255) to address this issue.
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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